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Even if we are to take the propositions in the article at face value (some of those studies are dubious), it still leaves you with a simple equation.

MHLs make it more likely that you will be involved in an accident, but also more likely that you will survive said accident.

It’s a trade off between risk and consequences. If I’m given the choice of getting slapped in the face on a coin toss or playing Russian roulette, I’m going to choose a 50% chance of a slap vs a 16% chance of death.

And honestly, the whole argument that less people will cycle if they have to wear a helmet is colossally dumb. Only an idiot would drive without a seat belt these days, but they also faced resistance when they were first enforced. People just get used it.

Also, NZ has MHLs and cycling is going up.